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Irish Young Philosopher Award
Many congratulations to Luke Rickard (S4D), who won the Irish Young Philosopher Award on Friday afternoon. Luke won the Individual-5th-6th year individual project award, the overall individual project award, the Technology and Ethics award, and the overall competition for his project entitled “Is it ethical for robots to be caregivers?” - He was delighted that he got to meet President Higgins. Read more here and here.
ISTA Junior Science Quiz
The annual ISTA Junior Science Quiz was held on Wednesday 9th May in Belevedere College SJ. Gonzaga entered two 3rd year teams. Our first team of Mark Mulvey, Mark Fahy and David Blake came in 3rd place after a tie-breaker question with Rosemont college with a finishing score of 41/48. Well done to our second team of Henri Li, Patrick Hickey and Alex Mc Hugh who finished with a score of 36/48. This year's competition saw a record breaking high of 49 teams entered from over 35
Gaelbhratach faighte arís
Bronnadh Gaelbhratach ar Choláiste Gonzaga inné don cheathrú bhliain as a chéile. Is scéim spreagtha é an Gaelbhratach do scoileanna a dhéanann iarracht an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn. Comhghairdeas ó chroí leis na daltaí agus leis na baill foirne atá ar an gcoiste as ucht a gcuid oibre. Bronnfar an brat ar an scoil níos déanaí i Mí Bealtaine. Gonzaga was awarded a Gaelbhratach this week for the fourth year in a row. This is a scheme to reward schools which promote the use of t
Photographs Thurs 10 May
Remaining group photographs will be taken this Thursday morning. The schedule is as follows: Period 2 (8.30 – 9.10 am): Debating, Maths enrichment, Pi Quiz, Applied Maths Quiz, 1st Year French Exchange, 2nd Year France Trip, French Quiz, AILO, Ides of March Quiz Period 3 (9.10 – 9.50 am): Rialto Homework Club, JRS Homework Club, Gaelbhratach, Caife Craic, Green Schools, World Meeting of Families Volunteers, SVP Committee, Justice and Peace Group, Altar Servers, 5th Year Histo
East Leinster Success
Well done to all our fantastic athletes who competed at the East Leinster track and field championships held at Morton Stadium over two days (Monday April 30th and Thursday May 3rd). A special congratulations to those now qualified for the Leinsters which will be held later in the month. Gold Medal Winners: Sean Barry, Senior 100 metres Sean Barry, Senior, 200 metres Senior 4 x 100m relay (Sean Barry, Henry Higgins, Hugh Prendergast, Fergus O' hOisin) Oscar Pairceir, Minor Lo
Brennan Cup
Congratulations to Stan O'Beirne (S2B), who won first prize at last night's Brennan Cup. Second place went to Henri Li (S2D) and third to Patrick Murphy (S6C). Well done and thank you to all six finalists and three guest performers for a fantastic evening of music. It was a very fitting tribute to the late Fr Brennan and a celebration of his legacy. Many thanks to organisers Ms O'Brien and Ms Dunne, compère Dr Clark, adjudicators Finghin Collins and Simon Morgan, technical di
Photographs Friday 4 May
Yearbook photographs of sports and chess teams will be taken this Friday morning (4 May). Schedule: 08.30: Rugby Senior and Junior (TY rugby will be taken the week of TY exams), Cricket Senior and Junior
09.10: Frisbee, GAA, Tennis, Badminton, Basketball
09.50: Sailing, Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Table Tennis, Golf
These photos will be taken in the PE Hall. Go to the Hall at the start of the relevant period. Don’t wait to be called. Bring gear for every sport
Golf News
Congratulations to the Junior golf team: Ross Whitaker (4D), James Quinn (3D) & Luke MacMahon (3C) on their recent performance in the All-Ireland stroke play finals in Monkstown GC, Cork. The boys competed in the finals as Leinster champions, playing against the three other provincial winners. Read more here.
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